The Seahawks signed safety D'Anthony Bell on Monday, adding depth to their secondary as well as a playmaker on special teams.
Bell, who went undrafted out of West Florida in 2022, spent the past three seasons with the Cleveland Browns, appearing in 50 games with seven starts, and recorded 61 tackles, two interceptions, four passes defensed and a forced fumble.
Over three seasons, Bell piled up 1,001 teams snaps, including 85 percent of the Browns' special teams snaps last season. Bell made 28 tackles on special teams over the past three seasons, the most on the team over that span, and his 15 special teams tackles in 2024 ranked fourth in the league.
Bell, who is 6-foot-1, 211 pounds, should also have a chance to compete for playing time on defense in the third safety role in Mike Macdonald's defense, a position held last year by first by K'Von Wallace, who is currently a free agent, then later in the season by Rayshawn Jenkins, who was released earlier this month in a salary-cap related move.
The Seahawks signed safety D'Anthony Bell on March 24, 2025. Bell was an undrafted free agent from the University of West Florida and spent the previous three seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Check out the best photos of Bell through the years.
Cleveland Browns' D'Anthony Bell walks off the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell participates in a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) follows a play during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell (89) fumbles a pass reception as he is hit by Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) attempts to tackle Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis (86) during an NFL preseason football game, Saturday Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis (86) on a punt return during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) defends during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. The Bears won 21-20. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) celebrates a Browns fumble recovery against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell reacts after making a tackle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) warms up before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
The Seahawks signed safety D'Anthony Bell on March 24, 2025.
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) walks out of the tunnel before an NFL pre-season football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL pre-season football game, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell runs on the field during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-3. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen, left, and Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell, right, pose for a photo after exchanging jerseys following an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 24-20. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) kneels on the field during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) tackled Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) runs out of the end zone after intercepting a Hail Marry pass at the end an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) intercepts a Hail Mary pass during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) and cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) reacts after intercepting a pass during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) reacts after intercepting a pass at the end of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) and Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) celebrate in the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns' D'Anthony Bell (37) celebrates with teammate Martin Emerson Jr. (23) after intercepting a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields to end an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns' D'Anthony Bell (37) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields to end an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) in action against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 24, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) in action against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 24, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Cleveland Browns' D'Anthony Bell (37) is introduced before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) avoids a tackle by Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) and safety D'Anthony Bell (37) celebrate a tackle in front of New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson (82) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) celebrates after an inception against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) runs down the field in kick off coverage during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) takes down Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (18)during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) in action ahead of the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) rushes during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, right, runs as Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell (37) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
